We are at a crossroads. We can continue watching the AI revolution from the sidelines and paying foreign companies for their tools, or we can decide to take control.
Introduction Nepal cultivates many high-value, unique ecological products. Large cardamom, cultivated in the eastern hills of Taplejung and Ilam, accounts for 55–68% of global large-cardamom output. Ilam orthodox tea shares the same Himalayan ridgeline, altitude, and Camellia sinensis varietals as Darjeeling. Timur pepper (Zanthoxylum armatum) is wild-harvested from the Himalayan foothills and is phytochemically distinct […]
Amid intensifying climate risks, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving patterns of mobility and connectivity, NEFport 64, titled ‘Himalayan Future Forum 2026 Special: Climate, Community, and Connectivity in a Changing World,’ situates the Himalayan region at the center of global conversations on resilience, cooperation, and sustainable development. Drawing on insights from the Himalayan Future Forum 2026, the publication presents a multidimensional assessment of how climate security, community resilience, and strategic connectivity are shaping the region’s present and future trajectories. In addition, the NEFport spotlights key economic, policy, and sectoral developments from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with select sections covering updates through mid-March 2026.
Amid surging global AI investments, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions, NEFport 63, titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Nepal: Charting the Next Frontier,’ provides a multidimensional assessment of what it will take for Nepal to harness AI in a manner that is inclusive, secure, and economically sustainable. Besides this, the NEFport spotlights key developments in multiple sectors from September 1 to November 30, 2025.
Following two joint roundtables conducted by Nepal Economic Forum (NEF) and the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Kathmandu and Dhaka, NEFport 62, titled ‘Nepal-Bangladesh Relations: Unlocking Bilateral Relations,’ charts a path for future relations between the two countries. This issue takes into account news updates from June 1 to August 31, 2025.
